Thursday Notes – February 12, 2026
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From Mr. Brooke’s Desk
Volunteers Needed!
On Saturday, February 21, our school will host the Illinois Grade School Music Association (IGSMA) Solo and Ensemble Contest. This event provides students with a valuable opportunity to perform either as a soloist or in an ensemble for an adjudicated rating. We need additional help! Please consider signing up!
To accommodate this large event, we will be utilizing most of our school building and will need approximately 100 volunteers. Several volunteer roles are still needed – Contest Room Monitors (AM & PM), Homeroom Monitors, Medal Distribution Workers, Floaters, and Concessions Workers (adults and students). If you are willing to serve in any of these capacities, please sign up on the Sign-Up Genius Page. Willing to help wherever needed, there is a space for that as well. If you have any questions about any volunteer roles, please reach out to Beth Wright.
Save the Date!
The next WCGS Parent Series event is Tuesday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m. We welcome Rev. Jon Nielson (WCGS dad), who will be presenting, Discipleship for the Long Run: Equipping Lifelong Followers of Jesus. Details to follow.
Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, February 13
Popcorn Day
Jr. High Read-In
Zero Waste Day
4:00 p.m. – Girls’ JV BBall vs. CrossRoads (WCGS)
5:00 p.m. – Girls’ V BBall vs. CrossRoads (WCGS)
6:00 p.m. – Girls’ 5th/6th Grade BBall vs. CrossRoads (WCGS)
Saturday, February 14
Valentine’s Day
8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. – Robotics State Competition (Elgin Comm. College)
Monday, February 16
BIRTHDAY: Sarah Green (1st Grade Instructional Aide)
NO SCHOOL – Presidents’ Day
Tuesday, February 17
BIRTHDAY: Ann Vander Klok (Front Desk Associate)
Hot Lunch – Jersey Mike’s/Augustino’s
Wednesday, February 18
Hot Lunch – Barone’s Pizza and Pasta
7:45-8:30 a.m. – FCA Huddle (Gym)
8:00-8:40 a.m. – MathCounts (Room 807)
9:15-11:30 a.m. – Women’s Bible Study (Amy Paglia’s home)
3:30-4:00 p.m. – Yearbook Club (Tech Lab 106)
3:30-4:30 p.m. – Spartan Spellers Club (Innovation Hub)
4:00 p.m. – Boys’ JV VBall @ Stratford MS
5:00 p.m. – Boys’ V VBall @ Stratford MS
5:00 p.m. – Girls’ JV BBall @ Aurora Christian
6:00 p.m. – Girls’ V BBall @ Aurora Christian
Thursday, February 19
9:45 a.m.-3:25 p.m. – 7th Grade Trip to Shakespeare Theater (Chicago)
3:30-4:30 p.m. Chess Club (Rooms 714/716)
4:00 p.m. – Girls’ 5th/6th Grade BBall vs. Harvest-Westminster @ Westminster Christian
5:00 p.m. – Girls’ JV BBall vs. Harvest-Westminster @ Westminster Christian
6:00 p.m. – Girls’ V BBall vs. Harvest-Westminster @ Westminster Christian
Friday, February 20
Mid-Quarter
Zero Waste Day
3:30-5:30 p.m. – IGSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest Set-Up
4:00 p.m. – Girls’ JV BBall vs. Glencrest MS (WCGS)
5:00 p.m. – Girls’ V BBall vs. Glencrest MS (WCGS)
Saturday, February 21
7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. – IGSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest (WCGS)
8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. – MathCounts Competition (Location TBD)
STEAM+ Notes
ROBOTICS TEAM going to STATE
Pray for the Peculiar People Blue Team as they are attending the First Lego League Challenge State Championship this Saturday. This is a huge feat as only 12% of the teams advance to compete at this level in Illinois. Please pray they represent Christ well among the other 55 teams.
STEAM+ CLUB for Grades 1-3 is FULL
Thank you for the great response. If you would like to be put on the wait list, please reach out to Mrs. Lauriat.
ROBOTICS CLUB for Grades 4-8 is FULL
Thank you for the great response. If you would like to be put on the wait list, please reach out to Mrs. Lauriat.
WCGS Robotics Summer Camp
Registration is now open for students entering grades 4-8. The camp runs from June 8-12, 2026. Here is the brochure with more information: Robotics Brochure. Registration is online: Robotics Camp Registration. Pay by check to the FRONT OFFICE. (Payable to WCGS with “Summer Robotics Camp” in the memo.) Registration is limited to the first 28 applicants. Your place will be held once payment is received in the front office. Space is limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Registration closes on May 15, though all spaces may be reserved by that time.
Nurse News
Important Guidelines for this Sick Season
Please read through these guidelines:
- Preventing the spread of illness is critical to keeping everyone as healthy as possible. The WCGS School Nurses require that students who are ill, stay home until they are recovered enough to go back to school, typically starting the 24-hour count from the time that symptoms start to improve. This helps not only to protect your child’s health but also to prevent the spread of illness to other children.
- Consider the following signs as you make your decision whether or not to send your child to school:
- FEVER– If your child has a temperature of 100.3-degrees F or more, it’s best to keep them home. A fever is a sign that the body is fighting off infection, which means your child is vulnerable, and can also spread the illness to others. Wait at least 24 hours after your child has been fever-free without medication.
- Vomiting and Diarrhea – Both vomiting and diarrhea are good reasons for your child to stay home. These symptoms are too difficult to deal with at school and are signs that the child is still capable of spreading the infection. Wait at least 24 hours after the last episode and watch for a normal appetite for at least one meal before considering a return to school.
- Fatigue – If your child is acting particularly fatigued, he or she is unlikely to benefit from sitting in class all day. Make sure your child stays hydrated and let him or her rest at home. Your child will be more susceptible to picking up a circulating illness, too, if their body is worn out.
- Persistent Cough or Sore Throat – A persistent cough is likely to be disruptive in class and is one of the primary ways of spreading a flu infection. If your child has a severe sore throat and a regular or persistent cough, keep him or her home until the cough is nearly gone or easily controlled.
- IF YOUR CHILD HAS BEEN HOME WITH AN ILLNESS – Does your child look pale or tired? Does he or she act irritable or seem disinterested in regular daily activities? Are you having a hard time getting your child to eat anything? These are all signs that more recovery time is needed at home. Even if your child seems to have periods of energy during the day while home “sick,” it’s important to put that into context with how they act following that increased activity. If he/she seems to “wither” at bedtime, give them another day of recovery at home.
Give Kids A Smile Day 2026
The DuPage County Health Department Dental Program is joining the American Dental Association in the observance of the annual “Give Kids a Smile Day” on February 27, 2026. Regular dental screenings are important to determine oral health problems. Dental screenings will be done by DuPage County Health Department dentists. In addition, children will receive oral health education and a free oral healthcare kit. To schedule a dental screening call (630) 221-7776.
Notable Notes
WCGS Fine Arts Camp
This year’s camp, “Disney Movie Spectacular,” will be held June 22-26 from 9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. with a Variety Show on Friday, June 26, at 6:30 pm. The camp is available for students who will be entering grades 2-8 in the Fall of 2026. Come join us for this week-long camp as we use the unforgettable music and art of Disney movies to express each student’s creativity through art, dance, drama, and music! Students will perform drama and dance and create art projects based on some of Disney’s greatest hits. Your children will be challenged, energized, and have their creativity sparked throughout this action-packed week! Students will perform at the Friday evening Variety and Art Show. Each student will receive a camp T-shirt and a daily mid-morning snack. Invite your friends and neighbors. Brochures are available here. Hard copies of the brochure will be sent home soon! Early-bird registration is available!
2026-2027 School Calendar
As you saw in Mr. Painter’s email last week, we want to provide you with the initial one-page calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. Our team will build out a month-by-month calendar in the weeks to come, but we are pleased to share important dates that will frame our school year. You may view the one-page calendar here.
Spring Musical Program Advertising
If you or someone you know would like to advertise your business in our upcoming spring musical Playbill for The Wizard of Oz, here is your opportunity! We expect the three shows to be sold out with over 1200 people in attendance!! Our goal is to raise $3500 through advertising in our Playbill and hosting concession tables at intermission at each performance. Please see the Business Ad Rates for more information.
The deadline for placing ads and/or hosting a concession table is Friday, February 27. If you would like to place a business ad, please email your ad to wcgsmusicalmarketing@gmail.com and bring your payment to the office to the attention of Lauren Fortosis by February 27. If you have any questions, please contact Denise Beyerle at 847.254.2485.
Ladies’ Salad Social
We would be delighted for all WCGS ladies to join us for an unforgettable evening filled with worship, fellowship, salads, and desserts at this year’s Ladies’ Salad Social. Our theme for this year’s event is, Jesus Christ: Our Anchor, from Hebrews 6:19. We will hear from our speaker, Angelica Perry, a current WCGS parent. She has a passion for sharing God’s Word with women, and we look forward to hearing from her as she encourages us to lean on our sure and steadfast anchor. Moms, grandmas, faculty, and staff are all welcome! Please feel free to invite a friend or simply come to enjoy an evening with other women within our WCGS community. Register now for this beloved annual event. Contact Amy Sherrard at 630-524-8428 or wcgs.auxiliaryvp@gmail.com with any questions!
Community Corner
Summer Job Opportunity for Teens
Camp Commotion at Christ Community Church in St. Charles is currently hiring. This rewarding full-time summer job will provide older teens/college students (age 16 and up) a great experience as they enter college, the workforce, or simply just for life itself. If investing in the lives of an awesome group of kids sounds like the perfect summer job, check out the available positions and consider joining the Camp Commotion Team!
2026 Camp Commotion Crew Leader (Age 16 and up)
2026 Camp Commotion Activity Coordinator (Age 16 and up)
2026 Camp Commotion Camper Support Specialist (Age 18 and up)
FCA Lacrosse
Spring Team Evaluations
Saturday, February 21, from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Midwest Sports Training Center (1187 W Hawthorne Ln, West Chicago, IL 60185) – one mile west of Wheaton Academy
Open to all ages for grades 3-8 (Grades K-2 will begin the first week of April and have a separate registration). There is room for new players as well as experienced players. Cannot make it to evaluations but you want to play? Email us at fcalaxchicagowest@gmail.com. These are evaluations for players interested in playing on a spring lacrosse team. More information regarding spring teams can be found on the FCA Lacrosse website – fcalacrossechicagowest.org
